Definition

The quality of being cowardly or treacherous, often involving deceitful or dishonorable behavior.

Example

His dastardliness was evident when he betrayed his friends for personal gain.

Conversation

Did you hear about that scandal?

Yeah, it's shocking how much dastardliness there is in politics.

It really makes you question people's motives, doesn't it?

Absolutely, trust is so hard to find these days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dastardliness → It is formed from "dastard" (from Old French *dastard*, meaning coward) and the suffix "-liness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "dastardliness" refers to the quality of being cowardly or treacherous.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dastard' which means cowardly, and remember that 'dastardliness' describes the quality of being cowardly.

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